Alla France Syrup Hydrometer

An Alla France syrup hydrometer is used to measure the sugar concentration or density of sugary liquids, primarily syrups.
Key applications include:

1. Confectionery and Jam Making: Determining the precise sugar density for preparing jellies, jams, liqueurs, sorbets, and candied fruits to ensure the correct consistency and preservation.
2. Maple Syrup Production: Makers of maple syrup use it to ensure their product reaches the legally required density (typically around 66.9° Brix or 36° Baumé) to prevent spoilage (if too light) or crystallization (if too heavy).
3. Food and Beverage Industry: Quality control in general food and beverage production, such as in the formulation of various syrups and juices.
4. Brewing and Winemaking (Specific Use): While general hydrometers are used for fermentation, a syrup hydrometer might be used to measure the high initial sugar content in grape juice or wort before fermentation begins or when sweetening wine after fermentation.
5. The hydrometer typically features two scales for reading the concentration: